The Word of God1. The Bible was written by divine inspiration:2Tim.3:16 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God1Thes.2:13 Ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the Word of GodHeb.1:1 God...spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets2Pet.1:21 Men of God spake as they were moved by Holy Ghost 2. God's Word is eternally true and never fails:1Ki.8:56 There hath not failed one word of all His good promisePsa.119:89 Forever, O Lord, Thy Word is settled in HeavenPsa.119:160 Every one of Thy judgements endureth foreverIsa.40:8 The Word of God shall stand foreverIsa.55:10,11 So shall My Word be...it shall accomplish...and prosperMat.24:35 Heaven and earth shall pass away, but My Words [never]Jn.10:35b The Scripture cannot be broken (cancelled, annulled)1Pet.1:25 The Word of the Lord endureth forever 3. The Importance of God's Word:Deut.32:46,47 Set your heart unto all the Words...for it is not a vain thing for you; it is your lifePsa.138:2b Thou (God) hast magnified Thy Word above all Thy name A. Jesus is the "Word made flesh":Jn.1:1 In the beginning was the Word...and the Word was GodJn.1:14 The Word (Jesus) was made flesh and dwelt among usRev.19:11-13 His (Jesus') name is called the Word of God (See also 1Jn.1:1) B. The power of the Word:Jn.6:63 The Words that I speak, they are spirit and they are lifePsa.33:6,9 By the the Word of the Lord were the heavens made... He spake, and it was doneRom.1:16 Gospel of Christ...is the power of God unto salvationHeb.11:3 The worlds were framed by the Word of God2Pet.3:5-7 Earth...by the Word, kept in store, reserved unto fire 4. God's Word is our spiritual weapon:Eph.6:17 The sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of GodJer.5:14 I will make My Words in thy mouth fireJer.23:29 Is not My Word like as a fire? and like a hammer?Mat.4:4-11 Jesus said to (Satan), It is written. Then devil leavethHeb.4:12 Word is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any...sword1Jn.2:14 The Word of God abideth in you, and ye have overcome the wicked one 5. The Bible was written for our benefit:Psa.102:18 This shall be written for the generation to comeJn.19:35 He (John) that saw it bare record...that ye might believeJn.20:31 These are written that ye might believeRom.15:4 Written for our learning, that we through...the Scriptures might have hope1Cor.10:11 And they are written for our admonition (See also 1Jn.5:13) 6. Keeping (obeying, heeding) the Word:A. It's important to heed and keep the Word:Deut.11:1 Thou shalt love the Lord thy God, and keep His...statutes, and His judgments, and His commandents, alwayHeb.2:1 We ought to give more earnest heed to the (Word)2Pet.1:19 Sure Word...ye do well that ye take heed B. Obeying and keeping the Word proves we know and love Jesus:Psa.119:167 My soul kept Thy testimonies; I love them exceedinglyJn.8:31 If ye continue in My Word, then are ye My disciples indeedJn.14:15 If ye love Me, keep My commandmentsJn.14:21,23 If a man love Me, he will keep My WordsJam.1:22-24 Be ye doers of the Word, and not hearers only1Jn.2:3 Hereby we know that we know Him, if we keep His commandments1Jn.5:3 This is the love of God...keep His commandments2Jn.6 This is love, that we walk after His commandmentsRev.3:8 Thou...hast kept My Word, and hast not denied My name C. The benefits of keeping the Word:Deut.7:9 The Lord...keepeth mercy with them that love Him and keep His commandmentsPsa.1:2,3 In His law doth he meditate. And he shall...bring forth fruitPsa.37:31 Law of God is in his heart; none of his steps shall slideLk.8:15 They, which...having heard the Word, keep it, bring forth fruit with patienceLk.11:28 Blessed are they that hear the Word of God and keep itJn.15:7 If...My Words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be doneJn.15:10 If ye keep My commandments, ye shall abide in My love1Jn.2:5 Whoso keepeth His Word, in him verily is the love of God perfected1Jn.3:24 He that keepeth His commandments dwelleth in Him, and He in him (See also 1Jn.2:24) D. The Holy Spirit will guide you in the Word:Psa.25:5 [Pray:] Lead me in Thy truth, and teach meJn.14:26 The Holy Ghost...shall teach you, and bring (Words) to your remembranceJn.16:13 The Spirit...will guide you into all truth1Jn.2:27 The anointing teacheth you of all things (See also Psa.119:18; Ezk.36:27.)E. Additional verses on the importance of keeping the Word:Psa.119:2,4,33,34,55,57,60,63,67,88,100,115,129,134,145,146,167,168 ; Pro.3:1,21 ; 4:4,13,20-21 ; 6:20,22 ; 7:1-3 ; 19:16 ; 22:17-18 ; 28:4,7 ; 29:18 ; Eccl.8:5 ; 12:13 . 7. What the Word does for us:A. Saves us and gives us spiritual rebirth:Psa.19:7a Law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soulJam.1:18 Of His Own will begat He us with the Word of truthJam.1:21b The engrafted Word...is able to save your souls1Pet.1:23 Being born again...by the Word of God2Pet.1:4 Precious promises: by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature B. The Word gives us faith, truth, wisdom and strength:Rom.10:17 Faith cometh by hearing...the Word of GodPsa.19:7b Testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simplePsa.119:99 , I have more understanding than all my teachers: for100 Thy testimonies are my meditationJn.15:7 If My Words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye willJn.17:17b Thy Word is truthActs 20:32 Word of His grace, which is able to build you up2Tim.3:15-17 Scriptures...are able to make thee wise C. Meditating in the Word causes prosperity and success:Josh.1:8 Meditate therein day and night...then shalt thou make thy way prosperous and...have good successPsa.1:2,3 In His law doth he meditate...whatsoever he doeth shall prosper1Tim.4:15 Meditate upon these things...that thy profiting may appear to all D. The Word guides us and is a light to our path:Psa.19:8 Commandment of Lord is pure, enlightening the eyesPsa.25:10 All the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth unto such as keep His...testimoniesPsa.119:105 Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and light unto my pathPsa.119:130 The entrance of Thy Words giveth light E. The Word cleanses us spiritually:Psa.119:9 Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed...to Thy WordJn.15:3 Now ye are clean through the Word which I have spokenEph.5:25b,26 That He might sanctify and cleanse (us) with the washing of water by the Word (See also Jn.17:17) F. Other things the Word does for us:Psa.107:20 He sent His Word and healed themPsa.119:11 Word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sinPsa.119:165 Great peace have they which love Thy lawJer.15:16b Thy Word was...the joy and rejoicing of mine heartJn.8:31,32 If ye continue in My Word...the truth shall make you free1Thes.2:13b Word of God...effectually worketh in you that believe2Tim.3:16,17 All Scripture is...profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instructionHeb.4:12 Word is...discerner of thoughts and intents of heart 8. What we should do with the Word:A. Feed on it, for it is our spiritual food:Psa.119:103 How sweet are Thy Words! Sweeter than honeyJob 23:12 I have esteemed Words more than my necessary foodJer.15:16 Thy Words were found, and I did eat themMat.4:4 Man shall not live by bread alone, but by...Word1Pet.2:2 As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of Word B. Teach the Word to our children:Deut.6:7 And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy childrenDeut.11:19 And ye shall teach (the Word unto) thy childrenPsa.78:1-8 They should make them known unto their children2Tim.3:15 From a child thou has known the holy Scriptures C. Teach "milk" to babes, and "meat" to the mature:Heb.5:13 Every one that useth milk...is a babeHeb.5:14 But strong meat belongeth to them that are (mature)1Cor.3:1,2 I have fed you with milk, and not with meatHeb.6:1-3 Leaving the principles of the doctrine...let us go on2Tim.2:15 A workman...rightly dividing the Word of truthJn.16:12 I have many things to say...ye cannot bear them now D. Love the Word and let it dwell in our hearts:Deut.6:6,7 These Words...shall be in thine heartDeut.11:18 Lay up these My Words in your heart and in your soulPsa.40:8 I delight to do Thy will...Thy law is within my heartPsa.119:20 My soul breaketh for the longing that it hath unto Thy judgments (Word)Psa.119:40 Behold, I have longed after Thy preceptsPsa.119:47,48 I will delight myself in Thy commandments, which I have loved (See also Psa.119:113,140,159,163)Psa.119:72 Law of Thy mouth better than thousands of goldPsa.119:97 O how I love Thy law! It is my meditation all the dayPsa.119:127 I love Thy commandments above goldPsa.119:131 I panted...I longed for Thy commandmentsPsa.119:162 I rejoice at Thy Word, as one that findeth great spoil Col.3:16 Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly1Tim.4:15 Meditate upon these things, give thyself wholly (See also Isa.51:7) E. Study the Word and "search the Scriptures":Jn.5:39 Search the Scriptures...they testify of MeActs 17:11 Received the Word with all readiness of mind, and searched the Scriptures daily1Tim.4:16 Take heed...unto the doctrine; continue in them2Tim.2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God...rightly dividing the Word of truth F. Answer questions and witness with the Word:Psa.119:42 So shall I have wherewith to answer himPro.22:20,21 Answer Words of truth to them that send unto theePhi.2:15,16 Shine as lights...holding forth the Word of lifeTit.1:9 By sound doctrine to convince gainsayers1Pet.3:15 Be ready always to give an answer to every man1Pet.4:11 If any speak, let him speak as the oracles of God G. Teach and preach the Word:Psa.68:11 Great was company of them that published itJer.23:28 He that hath My Word, let him speak (it) faithfullyHab.2:2 Write the vision, and make it plainMat.28:20 Teaching them to observe all things...I have commandedActs 8:25 They testified and preached the Word of the LordActs 18:11 Continued...teaching the Word of God among them1Cor.2:4,13 Not with enticing words of man's wisdom2Tim.4:2 Preach the Word...reprove, rebuke exhort (See also Jn.12:49 ; 14:10,24 ; 17:8 .) 9. What you should not do with the Word:A. Don't read it sceptically or doubtfully:Heb.4:2 Word did not profit...not mixed with faith in them that heard B. Don't err by being ignorant of the Word:Mat.22:29 Ye do err, not knowing the Scriptures (See also Mat.12:3; 19:4; 21:42; Jn.20:9; Acts 13:27.) C. Don't "wrest" and twist the Scriptures:2Cor.2:17 Not as many which corrupt the Word of God2Cor.4:2 Not...handling the Word of God deceitfully2Pet.3:14-17 They that are unlearned and unstable wrest...Scriptures D. Don't argue over minor, controversial doctrines:Rom.14:1 Him that is weak in the faith, receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations2Tim.2:14-16 Strive not about words to no profitTit.3:9 Avoid foolish questions and strivings about the law E. Don't harden your heart and despise the Word:2Chr.36:16 But they mocked the messengers of God and despised His WordsPro.13:13 Whoso despiseth the Word shall be destroyedIsa.5:24 They cast away the law...and despised the WordZech.7:12,13 They made their hearts as stone, lest they should hear the Words the Lord sent F. The fate of those who doubt and despise the Word:2Chr.36:16 They...despised His Words...until the wrath of the Lord arosePsa.50:17,21 Thou castest My Words behind thee...I will reprove theeIsa.5:24 Their root shall be as rottenness...because they despised the WordHos.4:6 My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will reject theeZech.7:11,12 They refused to hearken...therefore came a great wrathJn.12:48 He that receiveth not My Words...the Word...shall judge him in the last dayLk.16:31 If they hear not [the Word], they will not be persuaded, though one rose from the dead(See Amos 2:4 ; Zech.7:12 ; 2Pet.2:21 ; Jer.36:all .) 10. Beware of those who don't teach the Word:Isa.8:20 If they speak not according to this Word, it is because there is no light in themRom.16:17 Mark them which cause divisions...contrary to doctrineGal.1:8,9 If any preach any other gospel...let him be accursed1Tim.4:1,2 Some shall depart from the faith...speaking lies1Tim.6:3-5 If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words...he is proud, knowing nothingTit.1:10,11 Unruly and vain talkers...teaching things which they ought not...whose mouths must be stoppedHeb.13:9 Be not carried about with diverse and strange doctrines2Pet.2:1,2 False teachers...shall bring in damnable heresies(See also 2Tim.4:3,4 ; Acts 20:29,30 .) 11. The devil blinds men's eyes to God's Word:2Cor.4:4 The god of this world hath blinded the minds of themLk.8:12 They hear, then cometh devil and taketh away the Word (See also Jn.8:43,47 ; 1Jn.2:11 .) 12. Stories relating to the Word:Mat.4:3-11 [Jesus tempted by the devil, quotes the Word]Mat.7:21-27 [The parable of the house on the rock and on the sand]Mat.13:1-23 Parable of the sower (the seed is the Word) (See also Mk.4:1-20 ; Lk.8:4-15.)http://deeptruths.com/bible-basics/word_of_God.html